The College reaffirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, in that no otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under, any program or activity of the College because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, handicap/disability, veteran status, marital status or sex.

Admission to the College

The College admits students in August and January. Admissions are selective. Applicants must be legally eligible to study in the United States for the expected duration of their enrollment in the College. An applicant is evaluated based on educational background and life experiences. Application deadlines are posted to the GSC website. Enrollment is dependent on available seats. Applications received after the deadline may be considered if seats are available.

To study at Good Samaritan College (GSC), the student must be able to understand lectures in English from the first day of classes. If the student’s primary language is not English, the student is required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL®).

The TOEFL® score must be less than two years old.

Proficiency is demonstrated by an internet-based test (iBT) score of at least 80, with a minimum score of 20 in each skill.

The test may be waived for applicants who previously enrolled in a higher education institution at which English is the language of instruction.

All transcripts originating outside the United States must be translated and evaluated by World Educational Services (www.wes.org).

High School Standards

High school graduates must provide records from an accredited high school. The minimum cumulative GPA (for all courses) must be at least 2.50. The cumulative GPA in required courses must be at least 2.25.

Required high school courses include:

English

4 Units

Math (algebra required)

4 Units (2*)

Science (chemistry required)

3 Units (2*)

Social Studies

3 Units (2*)

Other recommended subjects include biology, foreign language, physics, and computer technology.*Requirements for those who graduated from high school prior to July 2003.

The General Education Development Test (GED) is accepted. The minimum score must be at least 2250, with no score lower than 410 on individual sections.

Official scores from either the SAT or the ACT are required of applicants who graduated from high school within five years of the application date.

Transfer Students

Any applicant who attempted coursework for credit at another post-secondary institution is classified as a transfer student. However, to be considered for admission based upon prior college work, the applicant must have completed at least 12 semester hours or at least 18 quarter hours Developmental or remedial courses are not accepted in these credits. An applicant presenting less than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours must meet all high school standards.

The applicant must have a college cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

Course transfer follows current policy of 2.0 or above within ten years.

Prior college coursework completed with a grade of C or better will be considered for transfer if the credits were earned within the past ten years. Official transcripts of all previous education must be provided. Catalogs and/or course syllabi may be requested to determine transferability of credit.

Failure of a nursing course at a prior college will jeopardize admission to the AASN Program unless some circumstance warrants consideration.

Students who have failed two or more nursing courses at a prior college will not be considered for admission to the AASN Program.

LPN to RN Transition

The LPN to RN articulation is offered to assist Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) advance their careers in nursing. The College follows the Ohio Articulation Model which affords the LPN an opportunity to earn all the pre-requisites and co-requisites of the program and enter at Nursing 201. Those who are LPNs entering the College should contact Admissions for more information.

AASN to BSN Completion: Dual Program Enrollment Option

Students in the RN - BSN completion program are accepted into both AASN and BSN programs. Students who qualify may receive financial aid for the total credit hours. Individuals without an RN licensure may complete their program requirements for their RN in the AASN program while taking BSN general education courses. All students must have an AASN pre-licensure GPA of 2.5 and be licensed as a registered nurse to enroll in BSN post-licensure nursing courses. Students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA and be in good academic standing to be Dual Program enrollment status. (See Provisional Acceptance to the BSN program)

Admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (pre-Licensure) Program (72 credit hours)

Students who do not have an RN license will begin in the AASN point of entry. Admission to the AASN program is competitive for applicants who apply for fall 2017 and beyond. Candidates are required to submit all application documents prior to the deadline for eligibility. For an application to be considered the following items are required:

Official high school transcripts

Official college transcripts from all colleges attended

ACT or SAT scores (if graduated high school within last 5 years)

TEAS and Critical Thinking test scores

To be considered, a high school student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. College transfer students (minimum 12 semester hours completed at college level) must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

College transfer applicants may be accepted with a GPA of less than 2.5 if a degree has been successfully completed. All applicants are subject to a competitive selection process.

Applicants’ records will be evaluated and ranked based on points awarded as determined by the Admissions Rubrics. Admissions acceptances will be determined by ranking and notifications will be sent after the deadline has passed and all applications have been reviewed.

Provisional Acceptance to RN Licensure Program

Provisional acceptance may be granted through Admissions Committee review to applicants who demonstrate a special circumstance or life event that adversely affected their cumulative GPA.

Provisionally accepted students are required to successfully complete the first three courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5 to earn final admission. All RN Licensure Program applicants are subject to a competitive selection process.

Admission to the RN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program (48 credit hours)

Post-Licensure BSN Completion Program Requirements

RN applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program must meet the admission requirements. All students must meet the following admission requirements before enrolling in post-licensure nursing courses:

Have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA for all pre-licensure coursework

Hold a current, valid license to practice nursing as a registered nurse.*

*The RN License must be held in the state where the practicum site is located in order to take the BSN practicum courses.

Provisional Acceptance to the RN - BSN Program

Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 2.0-2.49 for all pre-licensure course work may be accepted provisionally and permitted to enroll. The requirements are:

Register and complete nine credit hours of coursework from the upper division curriculum with an average GPA of 2.5 or above to be eligible for final acceptance to the BSN program.

Academic probation, as described in the Academic Standards and Regulations policy, is not an option for provisional students for the BSN upper division program.

Applicants who do not pass a course or who do not achieve a 2.5 GPA for the nine credit hours will be denied acceptance to the program.

• GSC Graduates who wish to enter the BSN program the semester following graduation, but have not yet taken the NCLEX-RN licensing examination, may be admitted to the BSN program provisionally, but must acquire RN licensure to progress into the nursing courses.

Academic Residency Requirements – BSN

• Complete at least 33 credits from the BSN upper division curriculum plan at this College. (A minimum of 27 credits in nursing and 6 credits in general education courses.)

Requirements upon Acceptance

All new students must complete a health self-assessment and a controlled drug screen at Good Samaritan Hospital Employee Health. The Good Samaritan Hospital Employee Health Department reviews the health assessment, immunization record, and the drug screen. After completion of physical assessment, students requiring academic accommodations must contact Erica McClain, Student Success Center and Title IX-504 Coordinator. There is a fee for immunizations administered in Employee Health. Any disability that may prevent the Applicant from meeting the required curriculum objectives will be evaluated to determine whether reasonable accommodations can be made. Any positive drug screen makes the applicant ineligible for acceptance. Once admitted, students must demonstrate that the hepatitis series and annual TB test are being administered on schedule. This is a requirement for registration into nursing practicum courses.

All new students must also complete a language certification form attesting to their compliance or anticipated compliance with the language standards for admissions set forth in this policy. This is a requirement for all students, regardless of whether English is or is not the student’s primary language.

Admission to the Associate of Science in Health Science Program (ASHS)

Health Science Program Requirements

Admission to the ASHS program is competitive for applicants who apply for the fall 2017 and beyond. Candidates are required to submit all application documents prior to the deadline for eligibility of review. For an application to be considered the following items are required:

Official high school transcripts

Official college transcripts from all colleges attended

ACT or SAT scores (if graduated high school within last 5 years)

To be considered, a high school student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. College transfer students (minimum 12 credit hours completed at college level) must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Applicants’ records will be evaluated and ranked based on points awarded as determined by the Admissions Rubrics. Admissions acceptances will be determined by ranking and notifications will be sent after the deadline has passed and all applications have been reviewed.

Academic Residency Requirements

Students must meet the academic residency requirements for their program.

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program: A minimum of 48 credits (36 credits in nursing and 12 credits in general education courses) at GSC to qualify for graduation from the AASN degree program. An LPN articulating into the nursing program is eligible to receive 14 nursing credits based on the Ohio Nursing Articulation Model (ONAM).

Associate of Science in Health Science: A minimum of 48 credits at GSC to qualify for graduation from the ASHS program

Re-admission

General Re-admission Requirements

A student who left the College may apply for readmission. The Admissions Committee will determine if a student will be readmitted to his/her program. A student may be readmitted to their program no more than one time. Acceptance is evaluated based on the composite record of the applicant, and the completion of the Readmission Application form. The composite record includes student GPA, test scores, recommendations from faculty, discipline record, and other information in the student’s file. Acceptance is based on the Admissions Committee’s decision after considering all documentation of the time of review.

Placement in the program will be subject to the curriculum in place at the time of readmission. A readmitted student must adhere to the policies and curriculum in place at the time of readmission. An individual who was dismissed or has withdrawn is not guaranteed re-admission to the program they were dismissed or has withdrawn from, and must meet the current admission criteria and procedures. Re-admission Procedures:

Complete and submit the Application for Readmission form.

Provide written documentation for withdrawal or failure and indicate the actions the student has followed and/or will follow to ensure success in the program if readmitted. This documentation must be submitted before a student will be considered for readmission.

If accepted for re-admission to his/her program, the individual may register once that individual has met with the learning specialist and has a written success plan in place and/or has met with the compliance officer for disability related situations if appropriate. Other conditions for re-admission, such as random drug testing may be imposed at the discretion of the College.

A student who is academically dismissed and readmitted will develop an individualized academic recovery plan with the Student Success Coordinator.

Any unsettled debts to the College must be paid before readmission.

Any student returning to Nursing must be approved by the Dean of Nursing for competency to return to previous level prior to leave/withdrawal

Any student called to active duty for the military (including National Guard and Reserve), will receive special Leave of Absence (LOA) consideration to aid in the transition to and from the College, and will be promptly readmitted with the same academic status he/she had when last attending. The student must give notice of his/her intent to return to the college within 3 years after the completion of the period of service. Generally, the total length of absence from the College cannot be greater than 5 years. Exceptions to this policy may apply to those veterans receiving a dishonorable discharge, or bad conduct charge, or those who were court marshaled.

New Student Orientation

All students are expected to participate in the College General Orientation for new students. Students will complete an online Orientation module prior to attending the in person New Student General Orientation that is held one week before classes begin.

Other Regulations

Application files are considered confidential. Information is released only upon written request of the applicant. Please see Safeguarding Consumer Information at http://www.gscollege.edu/consumer-information/safeguarding-consumer-information/ for policies protecting student information like FERPA. Files of applicants who withdraw their application or are rejected for admission will be held for one year.

Files of applicants who withdraw their application or are rejected for admission will be held for one year.

Applicants who have served in the armed forces must submit a copy of their discharge papers.

Ohio State Board of Nursing Requirements

The Ohio Board of Nursing makes all eligibility decisions for registered nurse licensure in the State of Ohio. Prospective pre-licensure nursing students are advised that, when applying for state licensure examinations, they will be required to indicate whether or not they have ever: (1) been convicted of a felony or other crimes, including illegal use of chemical substances or controlled drugs, and, (2) been diagnosed with or treated for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, paranoia or any other psychotic disorder in the last five years or since reaching the age of eighteen (whichever period is shorter). While a positive response to these questions may not disqualify an applicant for admission to the College, it may disqualify the candidate for licensure. All candidates for licensure examination will be required to submit their fingerprints to the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI&I) to process a civilian background check, and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for identification and a criminal background check. Contact the Ohio Board of Nursing to obtain information on these requirements.

Admission to the College is neither a representation nor guarantee that a student possesses the qualifications to obtain professional licensure in their chosen state.

Application Procedure

Good Samaritan College employs an electronic application system. Applicants must complete the application at www.gscollege.edu under the Apply Now link. The online application process requires the creation of a login. The applicant will then use that login to access the information section of the application. Once the application has been completed and submitted, the non-refundable application fee must be paid. Applicants who are team members of TriHealth, alumni of GSC, or relatives of a GSC alumni, may request an application fee waiver from the admissions office. Other requirements include the following:

AASN and ASHS Programs

Request an official high school transcript, showing GPA and all standardized scores (SAT or ACT if graduated from high school within last 5 years), be sent to the College. Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must also be sent.

Applications are only considered and evaluated when all application materials have been received by the Admissions Office. The application materials include: the application form, application fee, all official high school transcripts, all official post-secondary education transcripts, and official results of standardized tests (including TEAS/Critical Thinking). Additional information or clarification may be requested.

Acceptance to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and the Associate of Science in Health Science is competitive. Applications must be submitted prior to the deadline (Fall Deadline: December 1 and Spring Deadline: July 1). Eligible applicants will be ranked and offered admission within a few weeks of the deadline.

Upon acceptance, a non-refundable matriculation fee payable to Good Samaritan College is required to reserve a place in the next incoming class. This fee includes the Health Assessment.

BSN Program

Request official transcripts from high school and all colleges attended to be sent to GSC directly from those institutions.

Applications are only considered and evaluated when all application materials have been received by the Admissions Office. The application materials include: the application form, application fee, all official high school transcripts, and all official post-secondary education transcripts. Additional information or clarification may be requested. Registered Nurse Licensure is verified during the enrollment process.

Acceptance to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is selective. Applications must be submitted prior to the deadline. Acceptance is limited based on available spacing.

Upon acceptance, a non-refundable matriculation fee payable to Good Samaritan College is required to reserve a place in the next incoming class. This fee includes the Health Assessment.